Lir National Ocean Test Facility (Lir-NOTF) - Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork

Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site - Galway Bay

Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site - Galway Bay

The Marine Institute is collaborating with SEAI, MaREI (UCC) and SmartBay Ireland to develop a national test and demonstration facility in north Galway Bay, near Spiddal. This 1/4-scale ocean energy test site is for marine energy and technology.

Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) - Belmullet, Co. Mayo

Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) - Belmullet, Co. Mayo

The Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) is being developed by the SEAI to facilitate testing of full scale wave energy converters in an open ocean environment. AMETS will be located off Annagh Head, west of Belmullet in County Mayo and will be connected to the national grid. SEAI was granted a Foreshore Lease for the AMETS site in 2014. All documentation in support of this lease application can be viewed below.